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Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Nintendo/Switch/$59.99/eShop/Available Dec. 1)
As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex—and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Can you find the fabled paradise she calls home? Command a group of Blades and lead them to countless strategic victories before the world ends.
Each Titan hosts its own distinct cultures, wildlife, and diverse regions to explore. Search the vast open areas and labyrinthine corridors for treasure, secret paths, and creatures to battle and index.
During these escapades you'll get to know a large cast of eclectic characters, including the weaponized life forms known as Blades. Gather these allies, bond with them to increase their power, and utilize their special ARTS to devastate enemies. But to save the world of Alrest, you must first demystify its cloudy past.
- A new story in the Xenoblade Chronicles series
- The next adventure is on the Nintendo Switch console—set on the backs of colossal, living Titans
- Discover each Titan’s diverse regions, culture, wildlife, equipment, and hidden secrets
- Find, bond with, and command weaponized life forms known as Blades to earn abilities and enhance them
- Uncover the history of Alrest and the mystery of its endless ocean of clouds
If you own the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game and buy this Expansion Pass, you’ll gain access to some titanic new content, including new story content in fall 2018! On Dec. 1, the Helpful Item Pack will roll out, with the New Quest Pack opening up in January. Plus, the New Rare Blade Pack will be added to the game in spring, with the New Challenge Mode Pack next summer.
On launch day (Dec. 1), after downloading a free software update, users will have the option to download a free DLC pack that will allow players to play the Nintendo Switch game with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
No. of Players 1 player
Nine Parchments (Frozenbyte/Switch/$19.99/eShop/Available Dec. 5)
Nine Parchments is a co-op action-RPG game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, the creators of the Trine series.
A group of runaway wizard apprentices decide to skip their training to search for the Nine Parchments.
As the wannabe wizards rapidly discover powerful new spells and ignore all safety aspects, it's natural that their hasty progress results in lots of deadly accidents...
- Wield the power of the elements and master a diverse and ever-changing arsenal of spells
- Unlock new playable characters, wizard hats and magical staves
- Level up and train your characters in the magical arts, but choose your path wisely!
- Battle strange creatures and mighty bosses in a breathtakingly beautiful world, set in the Trine universe
- Online and local co-op with 1-4 players
No. of Players: up to 4 players
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth (Flyhigh Works/Switch/$5.00/eShop)
Help our little robot, Emeth, fulfill a centuries-old promise of finding Earth to save mankind. Step into a spaceship, and operate a deep space telescope to find out what lies beyond the boundless, unexplored outer space.
"A robot without a goal is nothing more than a calculator. So, listen up... Your goal, is to find Earth. Do we have a deal?" - Dr. Lisa, Emeth's creator
"We have a deal... Emeth will find Earth!" - Emeth, the robot.
- STORY - Millions of years in the future, mankind has forgotten its origin - Earth. Help Emeth carry on his creator’s wish of finding it, as he realizes a greater purpose inside his tiny mechanical heart. An atmospheric, heartfelt story written by a multi-award winning writer awaits you!
- SCAN - Operate a space telescope to scan for nearby stars like a NASA scientist!
- SEARCH - Explore a spaceship full of mysterious items to uncover the history of a centuries-old mission.
- ART - Dive into outer space to explore a vibrant starscape full of lovingly crafted planets, nebulas, stars and galaxies.
- MUSIC - Enjoy 17 beautiful bittersweet soundtracks, and prepare to lose yourself in the organically generated soundscape while you wander through the galaxy!
No. of Players 1 player
Traverse USA (HAMSTER, Co./Switch/$7.99/eShop)
"Traverse USA" is a racing game released by IREM in 1983. Hop on a motorcycle and ride across America, avoiding cars as you head to your goal of New York City. A variety of obstacles await off-road and on, so utilize all your techniques as you participate in this race.
The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous
Serial Cleaner (Curve Digital/Switch/$14.99/eShop)
Step into the polished shoes of The Cleaner, a professional crime scene cleaner for the mob. There's no business like the cleaning business, and right now business is booming…
Sneak around crime scenes avoiding detection from the guarding cops as you vacuum up blood, hide bodies and remove evidence in this 70's styled, fast paced, 2D action/stealth game.
No. of Players 1 player
Caveman Warriors (JanduSoft/Switch/$12.99/eShop/Available Dec. 5)
Jump back in time and free your inner caveman. Smash heads in this cooperative platformer game. Play solo or team up with up to 4 players.
- Different playable characters: Choose one of the playable characters, but don’t worry! You can change your character at anytime in the game and play with them all!
- 1-4 players: Play solo, with one, two or three friends. Work together to become unstoppable!
- Varied Enemies: Each level has different enemies, watch out as they can catch you unguarded.
- Secret Levels: Unlock secret levels inside the game for more excitement!
- Challenging: Challenge yourself to unlock all the achievements!
No. of Players: up to 4 players
World Heroes (HAMSTER, Co./Switch/$7.99/eShop)
World Heroes is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1992.
Eight characters based on historical celebrities such as Hattori Hanzo and Rasputin will fight each other to become the world's strongest champion. In addition to the Normal mode, a Deathmatch Mode featuring various stages full of traps awaits you for merciless battles!
The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous
Syberia 2 (Microïds/Switch/$29.99/eShop)
After crossing Europe from west to east, Kate Walker finally found Hans Voralberg and got him to sign the papers approving the sale of the automaton factory.
An improbable pair, Kate Walker and the eccentric old Hans Voralberg set forth in search of a forgotten world, home to the last legendary mammoths of Siberia. Hans and Kate continue the impossible undertaking that Hans had begun several years before, and their courage and perseverance take them through a range of hostile environments.
Yet what lies ahead goes far beyond the limits of the imagination...
No. of Players 1 player
MUJO (Oink Games/Switch/$9.99/eShop)
MUJO is a unique puzzle game with features that cannot be found in any other game. Let’s start collecting tiles and erase them all to attack monsters!
This game has no end! Enjoy whenever you want as much as you would like.
=How to play=
- Stack three or more connected sword tiles by holding them down.
- The more tiles you stack, the more offensive power you obtain!
- Then, tap three or more swords after arranging them together. You can inflict damage to monsters and defeat them.
- Destroy monsters from the Greek myths appearing one after another.
=Add gods into your troop=
A variety of gods from the Greek myths may appear out of treasure chests that come out once in a while! They can be your allies. Win through the battles against monsters while utilizing the various abilities of the gods.
=Features=
- Easy but profound game development.
- A puzzle system that you have never experienced.
- Many cool gods and monsters designed by HEY.
- Beautiful but minimal graphic designs and animation.
No. of Players 1 player
Star Ghost (Rainy Frog/Switch/$8.99/eShop)
A Metagon war fleet has been detected at the outer perimeter.
Patrol 12 star systems in the most advanced star fighter ever built.
Navigate the perilous fragments of exploding planets, survive intense asteroid fields and dogfight with deadly Sentinel ships as you defend against the relentless onslaught of the formidable Metagon empire.
Blast your way through beautiful neon star systems with dynamic level generation for a different experience every time.
Fly by simply boosting to gain height while aiming the turret to blast enemies that stream onto the screen. Upgrade your ship with more powerful weapons to wipe out enemy attacks and increase your score multiplier as you aim for the highest scores.
Sound track by renowned composer, David Wise.
No. of Players 1 player
Wii/Wii U
Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 (Hitcents/$6.99/Wii U/eShop)
Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook land full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2! Challenge yourself to unlock every secret, collect every drawing and share your creativity with the world!
- BRING YOUR DRAWINGS TO LIFE!: Unleash your creativity as you draw a Stickman from your own unique perspective, and then watch your animated Hero come to life before your eyes! Make every idea a reality by saving unlimited drawings in your Sketchbook, and sharing them with friends!
- A NEW STORY: Embark on a perilous journey through time! Draw your Stickman and create a friend! But be warned… disaster falls upon your ally! It's up to you to become the hero! Maneuver your way through the magical world of EPIC 2 in a quest to save your partner!
- YOUR DRAWINGS MATTER: Create and save unlimited drawings in your sketchbook! Use them throughout your adventure!
- SHARE AND RECEIVE DRAWINGS WITH FRIENDS: With the new share feature, you can now send your creations to your friends! They will then be able to use your drawings in their own epic adventures!
- FIGHT EPIC BATTLES: Face off against inked-out goblins, tongue-lashing frogs, fire-breathing dragons, and BIG bosses! You must use your own strategies to solve intriguing challenges and puzzles, while battling all new villains!
Jump in to this action-packed adventure that allows for endless creativity!
As you explore each colorful environment, choose from an assortment of drawing pencils and tools to help you successfully overcome every obstacle along the way.
New features and enhancements allow you to choose from a larger color palette, along with a variety of pencil sizes. With the new share feature, send your drawings to your friends! Unlock hidden Color Buddies, locate puzzle pieces, and enjoy new drawing pencils for Wires, Eggs, and Ice! This is an experience like no other, personalized by you!
No. of Players 1 player
Virtual Console
Battle Lode Runner (Kaasa solution/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)
Gold funds have been stolen from the Time Machine Research Center, and the group responsible used a time machine to escape and hide the gold throughout time. The center sends an elite team of "Runners" to go and retrieve the gold. This upgraded edition to the famous Lode Runner series includes a 5-player versus mode.
No. of Players: up to 5 players
Bomberman '93 (Konami/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)
Bomberman '93 is the exciting, powered-up version that followed the original Bomberman! With 6 rounds, each containing 8 stages, the single-player Normal Mode provides all the fun you can handle in its 48 different stages! Blast all of your enemies and find the hidden exit within the time limit to progress to the next stage. The "kick" function appears for the first time in this version of Bomberman, and you can really start using cunning tactics in your game play! Make the most of the traps and the new items to beat the game with a perfect record!
No. of Players: up to 5 players
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals - Treat yourself this holiday season with big savings on select digital games. Shop on Nintendo.com or in Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system to purchase and download games to play over the holidays. My Nintendo members also earn Gold Points on qualifying digital purchases, so it’s a win-win. The sale runs through 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 11.
Activities:
- Fire Emblem Heroes Update– The recent free update to the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game adds a ton of cool features to the mobile game. These new features include:
- Book II of the Main Story Has Begun – The saga of Fire Emblem Heroes moves on to the next chapter. Meet Fjorm, Princess of Ice, and get her to join your team as an ally by clearing Chapter 1: Part 5 of Book II.
- A Legendary Hero and new Blessings Have Been Added – A new Legendary Hero has been added. Fjorm is the first of them, but in the future, you’ll have the chance to obtain others, too. Legendary Heroes have one of four legendary elements (Water, Wind, Earth and Fire) that resonate with the corresponding Blessing to give Heroes strength. With these Blessings, different Legendary Heroes will give different stat bonuses.
- Level Up Your Skills with the Weapon Refinery – Strengthen the weapon skills of your Heroes! After clearing Chapter 13 in the main story and then clearing the Intermission chapter, The Rite of Blades, the Weapon Refinery can then be found under Advanced Growth. With Weapon Refinery, some existing weapon skills can be improved with boosted stats or even additional abilities. Other weapons can even be upgraded into high-level weapons skills.
- Fire Emblem Heroes Bonuses – To celebrate the major 2.0.0 update for the Fire Emblem Heroes game, you can receive a Log-in Bonus of free Orbs up to 10 times until 10:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 12. These Orbs can be obtained from your Present List. But that’s not all: A double EXP and SP event will also take place until 10:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 4.
My Nintendo Activities:
- Happy December! (available on Dec. 1) – The holiday season is right around the corner, and we’re celebrating all month long with Mario games. Redeem your My Nintendo points and get discounts on favorites that the whole family can enjoy:
- 30 percent discount on Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (Nintendo 3DS)
- 30 percent discount on Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U)
- 50 percent discount on Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo 3DS / Wii U)
- 50 percent discount on Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Wii U)
- 40 percent discount on Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
- Mario Kart 8 DLC Zelda
- Mario Kart 8 DLC Animal Crossing
- Mario Nintendo 3DS HOME menu theme
- Mario Holiday wallpapers
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Wallpaper – To celebrate the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, My Nintendo is offering a special December calendar and wallpapers featuring imagery from the game. Redeem your My Nintendo points for these rewards:
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Kingdom of Uraya Wallpaper
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Argentum Trade Guild Wallpaper
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Argentum Trade Guild December 2018 Calendar
- Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards Vol. 2 – Got Gold Points? Get select games! This holiday season, My Nintendo users can redeem Gold Points for some of the hottest indie games on Nintendo platforms. For a limited time, redeem points to download select Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games from talented independent developers. Users will receive a download code that is redeemable in Nintendo eShop.
- Toki Tori 3D (Nintendo 3DS) – 20 Gold Points
- Retro City Rampage: DX (Nintendo 3DS) – 80 Gold Points
- Tengami (Wii U) – 80 Gold Points
- XType Plus (Wii U) – 30 Gold Points
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